Fashion Merchandising Planner

Job Descriptions

• Merchandise Planning & Strategy:

• Analyze, plan, forecast, and evaluate key data to support and implement profitable merchandise strategies.
•  Develop and execute seasonal and annual merchandise plans to maximize sales and minimize risk.
•  Forecast and validate sales, gross margin, and inventory projections to ensure financial objectives are achieved.
•  Partner with buyers and merchandisers to define assortment strategies aligned with market trends and brand positioning.

• Inventory & Resource Management:

•  Manage the inventory flow to ensure product availability aligns with sales targets and turnover objectives.
•  Monitor stock levels, sell-through rates, and replenishment to minimize overstock and markdown risk.
•  Coordinate with production, logistics, and supply chain teams to align factory capacity, lead time, and inventory availability with merchandising plans.
•  Plan and arrange production schedules in line with sales forecasts, delivery timelines, and promotional activities.
•  Manage production and delivery timelines, ensuring that each stage — from sampling to shipment — follows the master merchandising calendar.
•  Conduct capacity and resource analysis to ensure production and sourcing efficiency across categories.
•  Optimize allocation, replenishment, and distribution strategies based on performance insights and store/channel needs.

• Collaboration & Supplier Coordination:

•  Collaborate with management to develop yearly and seasonal sales, margin, and inventory turn plans.
•  Recommend divisional and departmental sales growth strategies to drive business results.
•  Work closely with designers, buyers, and production teams to ensure product development and production align with seasonal requirements.
•  Research and identify new suppliers for specific product categories (e.g., apparel, footwear, accessories).
•  Monitor supplier performance, production status, and lead times to ensure adherence to quality, cost, and schedule targets.

• Reporting & Analysis:

•  Prepare and review weekly and monthly reports on sales, stock, margin, and inventory performance.
• Analyze historical data, current trends, and market conditions to guide planning decisions.
•  Identify business risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights for sales growth and inventory optimization.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Data Science or related field.
•  Minimum 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning, production planning, or supply chain coordination (preferably in retail or fashion industry).
•  Strong analytical and numerical ability with advanced Excel skills.
•  Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
•  Strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Thai nationality preferred; must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in Thai.